- Explain how ITPM best practices can align the IT portfolio with business requirements in order to create the greatest possible value for the organization. 2. Assess the systems development life-cycle (SDLC) and explain how the life cycle. when executed properly, can maximize business value. Note: All stakeholders point of view should be considered. Please answer all questions completely using one additional academic reference that is current within a couple of years. Please do not over use in-text citations as this is a short essay.